Lindsey Vonn: Emotional return to the World Cup hunting for the ninth precious metal!
Lindsey Vonn: Emotional return to the World Cup hunting for the ninth precious metal!
Saalbach, Österreich - in the picturesque Saalbach, where the winter shows its best side, the former Ski Queen Lindsey Vonn celebrated an emotional comeback at the Super-G. A bitter -sweet revival that she connected with thoughts on her late mother, Linda Krohn. As the "Krone" reported, the 40-year-old, almost six years after her last world championship participation, returns to the competition with the hope of her ninth precious metal. "I'm quick. I will give everything to get a medal. That is the only thing that counts here at the World Cup," said Vonn. At the sight of the route that she had never entered, she immediately felt at home.
The challenge of the route
lindsey, which has returned to the top of the event after an artificial knee surgery, starts in a special light - with a chain around the neck that represents a memorial to her mother. Your return to the big stage of skiing is not only sporty, but also a deep emotional act. "I do it because I like to ski. And I have already won - just because I can be here in Saalbach," she added.
, however, the pressure on Lindsey Vonn was also noticeable, who in her first race took a solid 14th place after her return and delighted the fans with a bright smile. "I was a bit stressed, but it felt fantastic to stand on the ski again," she summed up. With her words and performance, she not only inspired her competitors, but also the numerous fans who had been waiting for the return of the skiing.
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